When defining what makes a party, one could argue the necessity of such ingredients as location, theme, guests and refreshments – but while all these things must be decided upon, it’s a given that music will always be involved.

Whether to entertain, allow for dancing or just break up the monotony, almost all gatherings include some sort of played tune. When it comes to nights out, every venue...

Although it usually rolls under a rock vibe, K.J. Farrell’s will be bringing beats to Bellmore.

Located directly across from the Bellmore LIRR station, K.J.’s isn’t normally considered a spot to find dance music. The décor placed over its exposed brick walls consists of posters featuring The Doors and other guitar-powered bands, but on May 22 a quartet of DJs will begin to spin at 8 p.m.,...

With Memorial Day weekend fast approaching, the buzz on what’s new in the Hamptons is pitching fast. For those seeking a sneak peek on where the hot spots will be, a good address for going-out GPS preprogrammed consideration would be 44 Three Mile Harbor Road in East Hampton, where one of last year’s breakout clubs will now be sharing a building with a new co-resident who may help make this...

It’s no news that come summertime, the Hamptons, Fire Island and all waterside venues provide seasonal flair to parties and meals, with shorefront views and open air. But while these soirée spots count on rivers, bays, canals and the ocean for shimmering aquatic visuals, few will feature what one spot will offer on May 19: a pool-powered party.

Returning to The Sands in Atlantic...

It was March 2011 when the Nutty Irishman in Bay Shore made what seemed to be a radical move, scheduling a weekly country music night (“Nutty Country”) every Wednesday.

At the time, only Matty T’s Roadhouse in Deer Park stood as a steady spot for fans of line dancing and the sounds of such Nashville-styled stars as Big and Rich, Trace Adkins and Brooks and Dunn on Long Island.

But...

In 2011, we saw the sudden emergence of country music nights on the Island; by the end of the year there were a number of parties where patrons could line dance and hear the hits of the boot-scooting genre – and those parties are still going strong.

As proof: Yet another Southern-styled soiree has popped up, but unlike the others, it adds an extra: the possibility of open...

If you crave a dance party, that’s not too much of a challenge to find -- there’s usually a DJ spinning somewhere on the Island every night of the week, and live music is also pretty much a nightly happening. Genres like hip-hop, pop, house, rock and country are well covered. Even fans of older sounds can find something to their liking, be it classic rock or disco.

But what about flapper-era...

With both St. Patrick’s Day and Cinco de Mayo falling on Saturdays in 2012, Long Island bars and clubs have had a lesser challenge in drawing a crowd for the festive holidays this year. In fact, as frequently done back on March 17, lots of taverns and lounges are keeping things simple, with most spots basing their Cinco de Mayo gatherings around drink specials and not much more…so what’s to do that’s...

As reported by Newsday, a fire broke out at Painters in Brookhaven early Tuesday morning, damaging the building and briefly closing the road nearby.

Comments and questions soon followed via social media, with concern that the restaurant -- unique in its wall-to-wall décor of paintings, art and sculptures and popular for its busy nightlife calendar -- might be forced to close permanently....

Looking at today’s hip-hop stars, such as Lil Wayne and Kanye West — their images and music frequently found through many different mediums — it seems almost impossible that rap music was once not accepted by pop radio and a sizable portion of the club community.

Rewind back to the late '80s, before social media and the Internet allowed for artists to put their work where it could be easily...